The Secretary for Food and Health, Professor Sophia Chan, today (February 19) visited Sai Kung District to learn about the services provided by the general out-patient clinic and hygiene condition at the local market. She also met with the members of the Sai Kung District Council.
 
     Accompanied by the Chairman of Sai Kung District Council, Mr George Ng, and the District Officer (Sai Kung), Mr David Chiu, Professor Chan first visited the Mona Fong General Out-patient Clinic in Sai Kung to view its services and facilities. She also took the opportunity to explore how to make better use of the clinic's space and provide additional facilities, so that it can offer optimal medical services to better suit the needs of the community.
 
     She said, "Most of the clinics under the Department of Health (DH) were built several decades ago, therefore the facilities as well as the environment are ageing. Starting from 2019/20, we will carry out renewal and improvement works at the clinics under the DH by phases to ensure that people can receive quality medical services in a comfortable environment."

     Professor Chan later visited Sai Kung Market to see its hygiene condition and examine the feasibility of installing elevators, escalators and additional air-conditioning systems.
 
     She said, "The Budget last year earmarked $2 billion to implement the Market Modernisation Programme, which has commenced. The Government is conducting a comprehensive review of the existing public markets with a view to improving the relevant facilities, enhancing the markets' environment and providing better municipal facilities and services to the public."
 
     Concluding the visit, Professor Chan met with members of Sai Kung District Council to listen to their views on various healthcare and environmental hygiene issues.

Ends/Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Issued at HKT 18:40

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